Jul 7, 2018Men’s Group of Ikenobo Ikebana Artists “IKENOBOYS”
To widely promote and spread the magnificence of Ikenobo ikebana, a traditional culture of Japan, one men’s group of Ikenobo ikebana artists called “IKENOBOYS” gathered on November 2016.
Two new members joined the “IKENOBOYS” group on July 7th, 2018. The 7 members are now active in all kinds of ikebana performances, workshops and media programs, conveying the beautiful art form of Ikenobo ikebana to people.
✿Official Website of IKENOBOYS (Japanese only)
✿Official Instagram of IKENOBOYS
✿Introduction of IKENOBOYS Members
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IKENOBOYS
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Masakazu Kakizawa (Nickname: Anthony)
Birthday: 4th December
Residence: Hirosima Prefecture
Favorite flower: rabbit ear iris
Hobby: going to the gym and the spa
Special skill: decluttering (sometimes I just do it too much)
Occupation: Researcher for the Ikenobo Central Training Institute
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Makoto Fujii
Birthday: 5th March
Residence: Kyoto
Favorite flower: azalea
Hobby: visiting Japanese castles and enjoying delicious local food
Special skill: reciting sutras and being able to fall asleep anyplace
Occupation: Instructor of the Ikenobo Junior College
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Kazuya Yatagai
Birthday: 25th September
Residence: Tokyo
Favorite flower: sunflower
Hobby: watching anime and playing games
Special skill: If I have visited a place I can remember where it is without a map and easily find it again
Occupation: Photographer
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Atuhito Egi
Birthday: 22nd December
Residence: Okayama Prefecture
Favorite flowers: daffodil, cosmos and cyperus
Hobby: gardening, appreciating the arts and driving
Special skill: Japanese calligraphy (7th level)
Occupation: Curator
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Kousuke Makabe
Birthday: 10th January
Residence: Tokyo
Favorite flower: narcissus
Hobby: swimming, cycling, motorbike, snowboarding, surfing and watching sports
Special skill: swimming and conversation
Occupation: College student
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Tanaka Nobuaki
Birthday: 26th August
Residence: Aichi Prefecture
Favorite flowers: rabbit ear iris and cherry blossoms
Hobby: learning ikebana and Sado; visiting Japanese sweets shops and gardens in Kyoto; and going to the gym
Special skill: sports
Occupation: Carpenter and Model
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Katou Kazuma
Birthday: 5th December
Residence: Tokyo
Favorite flowers: columbine, bellflower and rabbit ear iris
Hobby: camping, outdoor activities and cars
Special skill: English conversation, making a fire and survival skills
Occupation: Florist and Floral artist